--- title: "Future Commissioning of the Isle of Wight Sensory Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL" published: "2021-05-17" --- # Future Commissioning of the Isle of Wight Sensory Service Buyer: ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d1ce0768-3be9-4085-8775-986021e46193.json) ## Summary The Isle of Wight Council is initiating a procurement process for the "Future Commissioning of the Isle of Wight Sensory Service", classified under Health and social work services (CPV code 85000000). The planning stage is currently underway, with comments and feedback on the service specification due by 10 June 2021, ahead of the planned tender launch in early July 2021. The new contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022, and services will be delivered in the South East of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE), particularly those specialising in sensory support services. The successful provider will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive service that promotes independence for individuals with sight, hearing, and dual sensory impairments. Businesses with a capacity for collaborative service delivery and local community engagement will be well-positioned to compete, leveraging their expertise in health and social care settings. ## Notice The Isle of Wight Council (the Authority) shall be commencing a procurement process in early July 2021 for the provision of Sensory Services. The new contract shall commence on 1 April 2022. Before commencing the procurement process, the Authority would like to take the opportunity to invite suppliers to review the current service specification and to provide comments/feedback to help shape the future service. Suppliers will have until 14:00hrs on 10 June 2021 to provide any comments and feedback on the service specification. Suppliers can obtain a copy of the current specification by going to https://procontract.due-north.com and searching for project ID: DN544272. About the services: We are offering an exciting opportunity to provide a dynamic and inclusive support service for people with sight, hearing and dual sensory impairments on the Isle of Wight. This service will support people to live independent lives and reduce social isolation. By combining all sensory service provision through one provider we are seeking to reduce duplication and make it easier for people living with multiple sensory impairments to build on their strengths and access targeted support which meets their needs. The service will promote independence by providing access to a wide variety of support and resources. The aim of the service is to empower people to lead full and active lives. This new service will be responsible for delivering the council's statutory duties to undertake specialist assessments of need and to maintain local sensory loss registers. Assessments of need will be holistic, outcome focused and person centered, undertaken by suitably qualified and experienced staff. The option for a carer's assessment will also be offered when appropriate. The provider will work with the Isle of Wight Council to develop a process for maintaining accurate local sensory loss registers. The service provider will work in partnership with local agencies and organisations across the wider health, social care, community and voluntary sector to support the smooth transition between support arrangements and to ensure that people are connected to the right support within their local community. It will also support the development and maintenance of self- help groups and forums and will be delivered in a flexible way that accommodates people's work and lifestyle needs. An open referral system is required enabling self-referrals, referrals from family members, health and social care staff and from other local agencies. There must be a variety of accessible options for contacting and communicating with the service including telephone, text, email and British Sign Language. The service must be provided 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday but will also work in a flexible way to accommodate the needs of the people it supports. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b670b6b-d4ed-4c61-b995-c96c30a2910b | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL | | Locality | NEWPORT | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO30 1UD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ34 Isle of Wight | | Local authority | Isle of Wight | | Electoral ward | Newport Central | | Westminster constituency | Isle of Wight West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 17 May 2021 at 09:08 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b670b6b-d4ed-4c61-b995-c96c30a2910b ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b670b6b-d4ed-4c61-b995-c96c30a2910b 17th May 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.iwight.com - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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